Misc (5) Flashcards

1
Q

What are 4 causes of Chronic Liver failure

A

Hepatitis

Alcohol Liver disease

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease

PBC

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2
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what are 3 signs of chronic liver failure

A

Jaundice

Hepatic encephalopathy

Ascites

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3
Q

What is a complication of ascites in regards to the lungs / chest

A

Fluid can move around lungs / chest ==> breathlessness

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4
Q

What is a common cause of asictes

A

Cirrhosis

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5
Q

what 2 treatments can be given for ascites

A

low sodium diet

Diuretics

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6
Q

Malnutrition is common in what Px

A

IBD

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7
Q

3 causes of a perforated viscus ==> Peritonitis

A

diverticulitis

appendicitis

peptic ulcer

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8
Q

Genetic component of Coeliac

A

Hereditary AI

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9
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What part of the intestine does Coeliac affect

A

Small intestine villi

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10
Q

What 2 diseases are increased in risk as a bi-product of Coeliac disease

A

Coronary Artery Disease

Small bowel Cancer

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